Weekend Top 10

Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden will present the Dominion Energy GardenFest of Lights nightly from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Nov. 24 to Jan. 8 (closed Dec. 24-25). This year’s theme will explore “Naturally Ever After: Stories in Lights” - from fairy tales and folklore to time-treasured classics. The event features more than a half-million lights, botanical decorations, trains, holiday dinners, family activities and more. Admission is $5 to $13. Leashed dogs are allowed on special GardenFest for Fidos nights – Nov. 30 and Jan. 4 only. A $2 suggested pet admission benefits the Richmond SPCA. For details, visit www.lewisginter.org.

Lavender Fields Herb Farm, 11300 Winfrey Rd. in Glen Allen, will host its annual Christmas Open House from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 24-25. Enjoy tasty farm favorites, hot cider or lavender tea and reserve a spot in the Farm’s Fresh Herbal Wreath class. Fresh garland and wreaths, as well as other seasonal accents will be on sale. Rain or shine. Admission and parking are free. For details, visit www.lavenderfieldsfarm.com.

ComedySportz will present their hilarious, fast-paced and clean comedy at 8 p.m. Nov. 24 and at 7 p.m. Nov. 25 at the ComedySportz Improv Theatre, located at 8906-H West Broad St.  ComedySportz Richmond pits two teams, the Richmond Legends and the Virginia Hams, against each other in an improv battle for laughs and points as they make up scenes, games and songs on the spot based off of audience suggestions.  There is also a referee that calls the fouls and the national anthem is even played before each match.  The audience then votes for the winners.  Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 at the door.  For details, call 266-9377 or visit www.comedysportzrichmond.com.

The Richmond Funny Bone, located at Short Pump Town Center, will present comedian Steve Wilson at 7:30 p.m. and 10 p.m. Nov. 24, 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Nov. 25 and at 7 p.m. Nov. 26. Wilson grew up in Buffalo, N.Y., in a house full of women, which shaped his warped comedy on life, family, and relationships. Tickets are $12 to $15. For details, visit www.richmondfunnybone.com.

NOV 25

Five bands will perform at a benefit for Lakeside Volunteer Rescue Squad from 3 p.m. to close at Another Round Bar and Grill, 7515 Brook Rd. Bands performing include Shameless Band, Roc Kandi, Eric Tipton, Phresh on Tap and Last Chance. There will also be 50/50 raffles, silent auction items and giveaways. Admission is $5. To reserve a table, call 330-6578.

Regency Square will present “Construction Junction” every weekend through Dec. 23. This special holiday event focuses on unique organizations demonstrating the construction process of their crafts. A different Construction Junction is planned every weekend: Nov. 25 – Porcelain Art by Midge, hand fabric dying and wire-wrapped jewelry; Dec. 2 – Richmond Woodturners, Porcelain Art by Midge, hand build clay pottery and wire-wrapped jewelry; Dec. 9 – hand build clay pottery and wire-wrapped jewelry; Dec. 16 – James River Woodcrafters Association, hand build clay pottery and wire-wrapped jewelry; and Dec. 23 – wire-wrapped jewelry. For details, visit www.shopregencysqmall.com.

The Susan Greenbaum Band will perform at 8 p.m. at The Tin Pan, 8982 Quioccasin Rd. Doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. For details, call 447-8189 or visit www.tinpanrva.com.